MS290 starting issue

DexterDay you're treading on thin ice there, brother!

 

No, I am confident that MasterMech is correct. It seems worst with the new pawl and that is probably because the rotor is worn; I see no sense in putting the old pawl back in since I am replacing the rotor; I will have the new pawls and new rotor and then report back. Bit worry about that spring though; I worked on a lawnmower once and the spring in the starter gave me trouble. I am guessing the spring is preloaded and that preload must be removed.

 

Stihl is not the worst. I still have a birds nest of an echo recoil that flew apart on me.

I'd take a box full of stihl 1127 to rewind instead of this echo. True definition of a Chinese puzzle right there...or should I say Japanese puzzel?

 

Its for sure, the saw needs more chimney.....

 

You are not easing my nervousness about doing this job.

 

Let's not go there.

 

It's not that hard. Seriously.

Yea MM do a video and link it here. Would be a good one to have. Everyone's first time can be confuseing

 

I would really appreciate such a video as I am a bit nervous about doing this job.

 

Only Pawls and starter Springs I've ever worked on was on my 61 they were nothing like that stihl

 

If you are that worried about the spring, just buy the whole recoil assembly. Should be around $40 or less, and you will have new pawls, spring, spool, rope, clips, washer, etc. It comes assembled. Screw it (on) and go.

Inevitably you will break the pull cord, and having the whole spare assembly puts you back in action with 4 quick screws instead of tying your shoelace around the flywheel to finish the job at hand.

 

This is kind of what I was hinting at with a used unit off ebay. But if this is common...which I haven't heard of but I also didn't use to work at a stihl dealer...it could happen to the new used one too.

 

I have the pawls, new rotor on the way; will inspect the rope and replace if needed.

 

For what a rope costs I would put a new one in there. May as well have it all new since you have to rewind it anyway.

 

OK, makes sense; now to get a new starter rope.
Can I get this rope at Lowe's Home Improvement?

 

You can, but it wont be as good. Take the old one in with you to match the diameter.
The stihl rope will have more braids/layers, and it is worth the extra $ I think. I've used other braided ropes in a pinch, but they never last as long as a stihl rope.

 

It shouldn't be more than a few dollars

 

So I need to go where they sell Stihl rope?

 

I just would get quality rope from wherever they sell real outdoor power equiptment. Not the rope they sell in the small blister packs at like home Depot or autozone.